Assistant Opinion Editor George Koutrouvelis reflects on his experience riding the Purple Line "L" train, and why it feels so disconnected.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Service on the CTA Red Line and Purple Line has been restored after a stalled train led to suspended service on the North Side Monday morning. Red Line service was suspended between ...

A medical emergency on the tracks disrupted Chicago Transit Authority Red and Purple line service from Lakeview to Rogers Park on the city's North Side early Wednesday. The CTA said an unspecified ...

CTA Red Line trains were bypassing the Thorndale station on Monday afternoon, after police said a man fell onto the tracks and died. Police said, around 1:40 p.m., a 58-year-old man fell onto the ...

Red and Purple Line service was suspended between Howard and Belmont due to a medical emergency at the Berwyn station. Trains continued running between 95th Street and Belmont while shuttle buses ...

The CTA’s Holiday Train brightened the Purple Line for three December days, offering riders an affordable way to make holiday memories. On Friday, Dec. 19, Santa Claus and his train were seen starting ...